Student Information Management System (SIMS)

The Student Information Management System (SIMS) is a student-level data collection system that allows the Department to collect and analyze more accurate and comprehensive information, to meet federal and state reporting requirements, and to inform policy and programmatic decisions.

SIMS Support Documentation

• SIMS Data Handbook v. 31.3

• SIMS Data Handbook Appendices v. 1.1

• SIMS Error List v. 21.1

Frequently Asked Questions

• Reporting Graduates from Prior Cohorts

• Early College Promise Reporting Guidance

• Managing SASIDs

• School Codes

• Summary Reports Explanation

• Civics Project SIMS Data FAQ

• Early Childhood Education Experience Survey

• DESE Attendance and Dropout Reporting Guidance — Updated November 2024

• Attendance Definitions and Reporting Guidance for Remote Learning

• SIMS Reporting Scenarios

• Redefining Low-Income Under the Student Opportunity Act (SY 2021-22)

Training Materials and Presentations

• 2024-25 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation

• 2021-22 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation

• 2019-20 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation

• 2018-19 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation

Last Updated: October 3, 2025